Comparison

Photo Converter HEIC vs QuickFrame

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Photo Converter HEIC

Features
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CODEC converts any photo into the exact format and size you need - entirely on your iPhone or iPad. Your files never leave your device, so your photos stay yours. CONVERT ANYTHING - HEIC and HEIF to JPG or PNG in one tap - Camera RAW support: CR2 Canon, NEF Nikon, ARW Sony, DNG and more - Export to JPG, PNG, WebP or PDF - Combine many photos into a single multi-page PDF POWERFUL BATCH TOOLS - Convert hundreds of photos in a single run - Rename whole batches with custom patterns - Save any setup as a recipe and rerun it in one tap - Full history with storage savings statistics HIT THE EXACT SIZE - Set a target size such as under 1 MB and CODEC gets you there - Resize by pixels or percentage - Fine control over quality and compression PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Conversions run 100 percent on device - no servers, no uploads - Remove metadata and GPS location from any photo before sharing - No ads, no trackers, no accounts and no sign in - CODEC can only add to your photo library, it never reads it SMART AI TOOLS - AI renaming turns IMG_4021 into clear, descriptive file names - AI alt text writes accessibility descriptions for your images - Optional and transparent: AI tools process a compressed copy and store nothing. Everything else never leaves your device. BUILT FOR FOCUS - Clean terminal-inspired design with light and dark modes - Two-pane layout designed for iPad - Activity map shows your conversion streaks - Available in English, Spanish and Russian We respect your privacy and your time. CODEC is ad-free, account-free and built with obsessive attention to quality - every screen, every state, every detail. Whether you are a photographer clearing RAW backlogs, a seller preparing listings, a student compressing scans or anyone whose phone says HEIC when a website wants JPG - CODEC does it in seconds, offline. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

QuickFrame

Capture uncompressed 14-bit RAW sensor data directly to your photo roll, bypassing iPhone's computational processing. Experience real noise, grain, and fine detail in your photographs.

Highlights
  • Pure 14-bit Bayer RAW sensor capture
  • Live viewfinder calibrated to sensor's dynamic range
  • Single-touch precision EV adjustment
  • Tap-to-focus and spot metering
  • Multi-lens support with optical RAW
Features
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Most iPhone photos are heavily processed,aggressive noise reduction smudges fine textures, Smart HDR flattens contrast, and artificial sharpening creates ugly halos around edges. QuickFrame bypasses Apple’s computational pipeline entirely, capturing pure, uncompressed 14-bit Bayer RAW sensor data directly to your photo roll. Real noise, real grain, real fine detail. Just adjust your brightness, tap your subject to focus, and capture. WHY QUICKFRAME? • Pure Sensor Capture: Delivers untouched 14-bit Bayer RAW (DNG) directly from the camera sensor, without smoothing, or aggressive HDR. • Viewfinder: Live viewfinder calibrated directly to the sensor’s true dynamic range so what you frame is exactly what you capture. • Single-Touch Precision EV: Adjust exposure smoothly with tactile haptics to protect your highlights before you shoot. • Tap-to-Focus & Spot Metering: Fast, responsive focus reticle that locks sharpness and meters the scene with zero lag. • Multi-Lens Ready: Seamlessly switch between Ultra-Wide, Wide, and Telephoto physical lenses with true optical RAW support (If your phone supports these lenses) QuickFrame is built for purists who love real photography. • No Account Required Download QuickFrame and start shooting REAL photographs again.

Screenshots

Photo Converter HEIC4 screens
QuickFrame3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QuickFrame at Free against Photo Converter HEIC's $1.99. QuickFrame also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

QuickFrame is free to download; Photo Converter HEIC costs $1.99 up front. Photo Converter HEIC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. QuickFrame asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Photo Converter HEIC versus QuickFrame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto Converter HEICQuickFrame
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAneesh PradeepTimothy Ringer

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Photo Converter HEIC

Subscriptions2
  • CODEC Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • CODEC Pro Annual$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • CODEC Pro Lifetime$59.99
None

QuickFrame

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Photo Converter HEIC free?
Photo Converter HEIC costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is QuickFrame free?
QuickFrame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Photo Converter HEIC or QuickFrame have ads?
Neither Photo Converter HEIC nor QuickFrame shows ads.

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